British Royal Family Saints & Sinners

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Why, in each generation, is one Windsor above reproach and another vilified? You may love or loath Prince Harry and Meghan. Or sympathize with how they’ve been treated by feel they are being rather hypocritical by calling fowl on the media while capitalizing on their fame and airing the Windsor’s dirty laundry. Either way it is fascinating to see that the contrasting media portray of the two brothers, William as the saintly heir and Harry as the naughty spare has been going on in the British royal family for nearly 200 years. Going back to King George IV and Queen Victoria. In each era or generation some in the dynasty, usually the current monarch and heir apparent are portrayed by the media and history as a bastion of morally upright behavior, faithfulness to god, family and country and a glowing example of the values of the time. Meanwhile, another family member, either a spare to the throne or someone who is out of the succession for one reason or another, is labeled a cad, a playboy, morally corrupt, an abandoner of family and public duty, a criminal or even just an idiot. Creating this dichotomy of a saintly monarch or heir and their sinner sibling serves the firm well. As the monarchy only survives because of continued support from the public it is essential that those on the throne be loved and respected. Their good behavior is highly publicized while missteps are covered up, or downplayed. Meanwhile having someone in the family to point to as an example of bad behavior serves as a distraction and as a kind of “Well as least we don’t have them on the throne” pressure valve. The palace public relations machine and complicate media perpetuate these roles time and again. This is not to say that good or bad reputations are without substance. But in some cases media caricatures have become self-fulfilling prophecies. Let’s take a look back at the saints and sinners in each era of the British royal family. And examine if the saints were really as good and the sinners as bad as they have been portrayed.
Saints:
Queen Victoria
King George V
King George VI
Queen Elizabeth II
Charles III (sort of)
William, Prince of Wales
Prince George

Sinners:
King George IV
King Edward VII
Prince Albert Victor
King Edward VIII
Princess Margaret
Prince Andrew
Prince Harry
Prince Louis (Maybe?)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can we learn from history to avoid repeating past errors?

Because we make the same mistakes over and over again, history repeats itself. We do not learn from our failures. We don't change. We get complacent. We settle for mediocrity.

The same old stories are what repeat history. We are conditioned to believe in immutable truths and immutable rules. We cannot change them.

This conditioning prevents us from thinking critically. It prevents us from questioning authority. By challenging assumptions. We don't grow if we don’t question. When we don't learn, we stagnate. When we stagnate we make the same mistakes again and again.

However, history does not repeat itself because we keep making the same mistakes. We don't learn from our mistakes, and we keep repeating the same mistakes over and over.

By changing your outlook on the world and understanding that there is no set way, you can break the cycle. Nothing is fixed. Everything is in constant flux.

To break the cycle, embrace uncertainty. Accept that things might go wrong. Accepting that failure may be possible. Accepting failure as a possibility.

Accept that you may not reach your goals. Acceptance of this fact is okay. But, don't let it stop you from striving to improve.

If you hold fast to certainty, you'll always be stuck in the past. You'll never move forward if you cling to the idea that there are fixed truths.

You can't control your destiny. If you want progress, you need to let go of control.


What lessons can be learned from history?

There are three lessons we've learned from history. To change the world, you have to do it all yourself. It is important to make sure that people are prepared for change when you try to improve their lives. Third, the future must be better if you want to change it.

The first lesson is to recognize that there are two options for changing the world. One is to fight for it; the other is to create it. Fighting for it is about winning, not remembering why you started fighting.

It is impossible to control how people respond to your ideas. However, it is possible to control how you present them. If you try and convince someone to do something, it will be a failure. If you want to inspire others to act, you will succeed.

Most great movements began because somebody had an idea and decided to act upon it. No matter whether you are creating change, or reacting to it. Here are three ways you can make your mark: Be clear about the things you want, be honest with where you came from, be courageous enough to go where no other person has gone before, and be clear about who you are.

The second lesson is that each of us has a choice. We can either allow our lives to unfold, or choose to create them. This means that we have to decide what kind life we want. Do we wait for someone else to permit us to live? Do we want to control our destiny?

We are living in a golden age, I would argue. There is more opportunity than ever, which makes it exciting. People feel empowered to make their own futures and that's very exciting.

But it also creates a problem. It's hard to know what you want.

For example, let's say you want to buy a house. You could relax and hope that someone will give you a gift voucher to Home Depot. You could also ask yourself "What would you love to do?" You can then search for a job where you can do it. Next, apply for financing.

Now let's imagine you wanted to travel around the world. The question you might be asking yourself is "Where do I want go?" You might then start saving money and researching other countries online. Then, you book a trip.

Let's say that you don't have a clear idea of what you want. In this case, you'd probably end-up doing one of the things. Asking yourself these questions will increase your chances of getting the results you desire. Although it may sound silly, it is effective.

And the third lesson is that no matter what happens next, you can always improve the future. It's easy. Your choices determine who you are and who you become.

It is important to take inspiration from past experiences, learn from mistakes and succeed until you are successful.

If you don’t believe that you have anything to contribute, then you are already behind. You must believe that you are capable of doing more than you thought possible.

You don't need to know everything in order to start. Start small and then build on it. Consider what you have learned over the course of your life. What have your failures been? Which areas have you excelled? What were your greatest achievements?

Don't forget to remember that only you can limit your potential. You can accomplish anything, no matter what anyone tells you.

Benjamin Franklin wrote, "Nothing works unless you do."


Who was the original person to have said that historical people don't learn.

Although we wish for a world where everyone learned from history, learning from our mistakes is more important than living in that ideal world.

There's no better way to learn to do something right than to experience it wrong.

The only real mistake is not trying to ensure you do it right the first time.

As long as you keep making improvements, you'll eventually understand why you made those changes.

You might even discover that you could have done it better the first time.

You shouldn't give up on trying again. It means you've learned a lot.

You may not be able to avoid making mistakes, but you can certainly minimize them. This is the difference that makes the difference of success and failure.

Recognizing your mistakes is the first step. Look at your mistakes objectively, and then ask yourself: "What lessons have I learned?"

You'll find that mistakes can be viewed as lessons if you are honest with yourself. They can be used as opportunities to grow.

Thomas Edison went through exactly the same thing. He failed many more times before he invented the lightbulb.

He didn't let his failures discourage him. Instead, he used each one as an opportunity to improve his design.

He developed the most well-known form of lighting we have today.

So, if you fail, don't get discouraged. Learn from your mistakes. These are your opportunities to learn.

You can then try again.


What are three things you can learn from history?

There are plenty of examples from history that show how we can learn lessons from our mistakes. These lessons can be applied to the challenges of business today and turned into opportunities for growth.

The past has taught us that there is always a better way. You will always find someone who thinks outside of the box and takes chances that make them stand out.

History has shown us that often it is the underdogs that succeed. Look back at the times when an underdog won.

You can learn from the past, and bring those lessons into the future. Learn from the failures and successes of others.

These lessons can help you improve the success rate.


Statistics

  • Only 2.5% of Americans owned stocks in 1929. (collabfund.com)
  • If you consider that 10% to 30% might be tens or hundreds of thousands of lives, then sure, that matters. (lifehacker.com)
  • For example, your chance of survival might go from 10% to 30% in some zones. (lifehacker.com)
  • According to Smithsonian, mailing young James Beagle through postage cost only 15 cents, although his parents paid him $50. (medium.com)
  • The classic clown stylings we know today have specific origins, according to u/Bodark34. (lifehacker.com)

External Links

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How To

The Suez Canal Changed the World

Ferdinand de Lesseps was the man who built the Suez Canal. His goal was to connect Europe with Asia. To do this, he built a canal across Isthmus of Suez. It allowed ships from Europe to travel to India and China. It required the construction and maintenance of several locks as well as dams. He made several trips to Egypt, where he negotiated with the Khedive Ismail Pasha to finance the project. After he returned from Egypt, he discovered that Napoleon III had been defeated and had been replaced by The Second Empire. This was not a good idea as it would have cost too much. It took him three more years before the French government approved funding the project. After the defeat of the British at the Battle for Omdurman in the Sudan War, 1859, the British signed a treaty that allowed them to access the Red Sea via Suez Canal. This was opened in 1869.

The project opened up trade routes to increase international commerce and helped many countries develop around the world, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Japan and South Africa.

In addition, the Suez Canal allowed people to travel much faster than before. It used to take weeks or months for people to cross the Isthmian Peninsula before it was constructed. Now it takes just days. People could now visit Paris, London, Rome and Constantinople without needing to travel long distances by sea and brave storms. Furthermore, the Suez Canal made it possible to travel between North America (Europe) by reducing the distance by almost 3,000 mi. These benefits made the Suez Canal one the most important transportation projects.

The Suez Canal caused problems as it divided the Ottoman Empire in two, ultimately leading to the First World War. During the war, Britain used the Suez Canal for its attack on Germany. The Germans attacked Britain using their version. Although the Suez Canal fell under Egyptian control at the end of World War II, the British maintained their control over the land to either side.

The Suez Canal was an important part global trade even after the Second World War. It remained so until 1948 when the Arab-Israeli war began. Both sides were initially reluctant to oppose each other because they feared the other would use force. Israel eventually seized the Sinai peninsula in 1967 from Egypt. The Suez Canal was then closed to all shipping but military vessels. The four-year-old closure ended when President Sadat reopened Suez Canal to civilian traffic in 1972.



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